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HANSARDGreat British Energy BillI am rather baffled by the Minister’s argument. The Government are going to publish a statement of strategic priorities, but if Great British Energy is going to be independent why…17 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill17 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 51, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, and the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, for their support on this. In many ways, this group addresses…17 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. Before I sum up, I say to the noble Lord, Lord Howell, that I am not against this Bill. The problem we have…17 Dec 2024HANSARDAvian Flu: Turkeys in NorfolkI refer to my interests in the register. My noble friend Lord Trees mentioned the bluetongue virus outbreak, which has been somewhat underreported. The restricted zone for that…12 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillThe nuclear reactor would just pump into the grid, which will be attached to everybody’s houses. The network I was talking about was one with the ability for house A, which has…03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who took part in this interesting debate and the Minister for his fairly fulsome answer. On Amendment 10, I am not totally convinced that trading…03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy Bill03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendments 4, 6 and 7 in my name. I start by reminding the Committee of my interests as a micro-generator of hydroelectricity. Amendments 4, 6 and 7…03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillThe Minister has said again that the objectives of the company are set out in Clause 3. I am afraid that is not correct. The objects of the company are set out in Clause 3. As the…03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillThere is only one way to read the words the “objects are restricted to”. That is what the clause says.03 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, given the relevance of this amendment, I remind the Committee of my interests as a generator of small-scale hydro. Before I get on to the specifics of the amendment, I…03 Dec 2024HANSARDDomestic Solar PanelsMy Lords, one of the best ways of increasing solar panels on the roof is to incentivise people to put excess capacity over their own usage requirements. What assessment have the…25 Nov 2024HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, like others, I think I am experiencing the same sense of déjà vu that has been referred to. As others said, one of the more welcome aspects of this Bill is that it is…19 Nov 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a small-scale generator of hydroelectricity. I welcome the intentions behind the Bill: an affordable, secure and decarbonised power system must…18 Nov 2024HANSARDSharia-compliant Student FinanceMy Lords, interest rates are not only a problem for Muslim students. Can the Minister explain why it is appropriate that all students should pay a rate of 7.3%, which is somewhat…13 Nov 2024HANSARDNewly Qualified Young DriversMy Lords, on the subject of driving test dates, what steps will the Government take to prevent the exploitation of learner drivers who are unable to get a date through the…11 Nov 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise briefly to support Amendment 5 in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull. In passing, I still am rather confused by this Bill, which covers Scotland but not…05 Nov 2024HANSARDBank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank every noble Lord who has taken part in this short debate. It is a fairly nerdy and technical subject, and the Minister has just described very well why it is a…04 Nov 2024HANSARDBank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support both the amendments in the names of the two noble Baronesses who have just spoken. I probably have a slight preference for Amendment 16 on the expenses—it is…04 Nov 2024